Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: IndigenousEntry/Object ID
2026.211.01Tags
Doll, Indigenous, North America, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Indigenous attire, though it may be stereotypical of this. The doll is dressed in a hide dress. The skirt of the dress is light brown with fringe on the bottom, at her waist there is a orange belt with two brown tassels that feature colourful beading. Over top, the doll has a light blue poncho style cover, decorated with fringe and colourful beading. She wears a colourful beaded necklace around her neck, wears a brown headband with beading, and has her hair tied in two braids with brown hide ties. The doll has black hair and brown eyes.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
1834Doll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1960Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a hide dress. The skirt of the dress is light brown with fringe on the bottom, at her waist there is a orange belt with two brown tassels that feature colourful beading. Over top, the doll has a light blue poncho style cover, decorated with fringe and colourful beading. She wears a colourful beaded necklace around her neck, wears a brown headband with beading, and has her hair tied in two braids with brown hide ties.Hair
Color
BlackType
YarnStyle
Fishtail BraidsCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityMaterial
Hide/Leather, PlasticColor
Brown, Orange, Blue, White, Red, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 23, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 23, 2026Update Date
February 23, 2026
